Steven Edward Braverman MD
Retired Chief Operating Officer, Veterans Health Administration and Colonel, US Army
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18315 Powder MillSan Antonio, TX 78257
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Summary
- Dr. Steven Braverman is a retired Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician living in San Antonio, TX. He completed his residency at the National Capital Consortium (Walter Reed Army Medical Center) and his internship at Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center. He holds a medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and additional degrees in National Security Strategy and University Studies. He served 29-years in the Army as a clinician, commander, and staff officer retiring at the rank of colonel. Following his Army career, Dr. Braverman served 9-years as a senior executive with the Veterans Health Administration as a health system CEO, regional health network CEO and VHA Chief Operating Officer. Dr. Braverman has contributed to several publications on physical medicine and rehabilitation. He has received multiple honors such as the Distinguished Service Medal and the Army Medical Department Medallion.
Education & Training
National Defense UniversityMS, National Security Strategy, Distinguished Graduate, 2004 - 2005
National Capital ConsortiumResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1988 - 1991- Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1987 - 1988
Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 1987- University of VirginiaBA, University Studies, Highest Distinction (summa), 1979 - 1983
Certifications & Licensure
MD State Medical License 1989 - 2026
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Distinguished Service Medal 2016
- Army Medical Department Medallion 2016
- Army Medical Corps Medallion 2016
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsORTHOTICS FOR THE FIGHTING FORCESteven E Braverman
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America. 2002-02-01 - 3 citationsAcupuncture education and integration in the physical medicine and rehabilitation residency.Steven E. Braverman
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America. 1999-08-01 - 20 citationsAnalysis of casualties referred to Army physical medicine services during the Persian Gulf conflict.Timothy R. Dillingham, Nicholas T. Spellman, Steven E. Braverman, Daryl N. Zeigler, Praxedes V. Belandres
American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 1993-08-01
Journal Articles
- Medical acupuncture review: Safety, efficacy, and treatment practicesBRAVERMAN SE, Medical Acupuncture, 1/1/2004
- Wound infection after total knee arthroplasty and acupuncture: Case report and survey of medical acupuncturistsBRAVERMAN SE, Prieto RL., Medical Acupuncture, 1/1/2002
- Medical acupuncture � A reviewBRAVERMAN SE, Primary Care Reports, 1/1/2002
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Integration of Acupuncture into an Army Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic.BRAVERMAN SE, Earwood ME, Medical Acupuncture, 1/1/2001
- Suprascapular Neuropathy After Left Lateral Decubitus Positioning in a Pregnant Woman: Case Report.Petri RP, BRAVERMAN SE, Amer J Phys Med Rehabil, 1/1/2000
- Infected Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Potential Complication of Acupuncture?BRAVERMAN SE, Foster LS, Medical Acupuncture, 1/1/1998
Press Mentions
Newsom Discusses Vaccines, Veterans and Skipping Glasgow Climate Change SummitNovember 10th, 2021- On Memorial Day, Southern California Honors Fallen Service Members and Those on the Front Line of Coronavirus CrisisMay 25th, 2020
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